Chewing the Channel… Live!

Will and Teigan are bringing a brand new podcast format to Channel Live 2026.

We like to do things differently - and that extends to our relationship based approach. That’s why we do the pod to begin with, and we can’t wait now to take it on the road and show up at Channel Live in a new capacity. 

Over the course of the day, we’ll be live streaming four Chewing the Channel sessions with four key channel leaders. So if you can’t make it to the event in person, you can listen in live for the latest goings on and industry insights from London’s Tobacco Dock.

We’ve got some big names lined up, here’s how the day will look… 

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• 10:45 - 11:00: We kick off with a 15 minute intro to the event, with Mat Swift from Channel Live. Talking highlights, panels to look out for and this year’s key themes.

Then across the day we will be speaking to the following guests:

• 11:20 -12:00: In a change of pace, Will talks live to friend of the pod and previous guest Jay Ball of Flotek, alongside Dave Rogers from Planet Technology about channel M&A; the impacts we’ve seen so far and the activity to look out for. With 18+ acquisitions between them and both CEOs currently in active growth phases, there’s sure to be both interesting insight and practical discussion.
• 12:20 - 13:00: We’ll be joined by AI enthusiast and channel champion Vincent Disneur of FuseGenie®, to chat all things AI and the benefits this can offer ISPs/MSPs, as well as delving into his experience on navigating gaining investment whilst maintaining entrepreneurial spirit.
• 13:20 - 14:00: A long-standing voice in the channel, Dave McGinn chats to Will about his experience across the telecoms and technology sectors. Having played a key role in scaling Daisy to be a giant in the Channel, he has seen first-hand how the market has evolved. They'll also chat about where it’s heading next, and the opportunities and challenges this brings to resellers.
• 14:20 - 15:00: We finish the day with Channelling Change, a live Women in Channel takeover, where Teigan sits down with Natalie Strange, Managing Director at RPS Telecom and Co-Chair of CCUK Women in Telecoms. Together, they’ll explore the importance of inclusive leadership, championing talent development, and raising visibility for women across the sector. They’ll also discuss how women are shaping the future of the channel, the challenges they face, and practical ways businesses can foster a more equitable and diverse environment for all.

We’ll be sharing details of how and where to listen in over the next couple of weeks. Keep an eye out on LinkedIn for more details. 

And if you’ll be in attendance at Channel Live, why not join us for the after party? We’re hosting at Flight Club Shoreditch from 8:00-11:00pm, for an evening of darts, complimentary food and drinks and great networking. No darts experience needed - everyone's welcome!